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# Expert Level Exploitation Specialist/Imagery Scientist (SAR)

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Springfield, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Excel, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, ArcGIS (Software), C++ (Programming Language), CompTIA Security+, Computer Literacy, System Configuration, Continuous Availability, Scientific Data Archiving, R (Programming Language), Google Earth, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Metadata, Requirements Management, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Web Services, Esri GIS (Software), Scripting, Microsoft InTune, SC Clearance, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Visual Basic Language, Mobile Data
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/springfield/87c4a735-e302-45a7-a7e6-4ae9c95a666c

## About the Role

* Typically requires a BA degree and 8 - 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 - 10 years of prior relevant experience.
 * BS in image science, remote sensing, earth science, etc.
 * Expert knowledge & skill processing & exploiting SAR data.
 * Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to be approved for a CI Poly, * Formal training & experience in remote sensing/earth science/etc.
 * IDL/Java/C++/VB/MATLAB/R/other.
 * APIs.
 * Advanced degree.
 * Proficiency in Google Earth Engine, ESRI ARC Services, Tableau, Web Services Development and ArcGIS.

#GEOINTMISSION

#NSBA, Apple IPad
Mobile Data
Coordinating
Communication
Team Oriented
Data Archives
Prioritization
Detail Oriented
Self-Motivation
Problem Solving
Data Management
Customer Service
Asset Management
Secret Clearance
Command Controls
CompTIA Security+
Business Valuation
Incident Management
Service Fulfillment
Lifecycle Management
Smartphone Operation
Full Stack Development
Master Data Management
Artificial Intelligence
Wireless Communications
Business Transformation
Scientific Data Archiving
Laurentz Contact Resonance
Interpersonal Communications
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Apple Certified Support Professional, V-Model
Visionary
Leadership
Management
Innovation
Communication
Detail Oriented
Microsoft Excel
Time Management
Problem Solving
Systems Engineering
Systems Integration
System Configuration
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements Analysis
Electrical Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Technical Documentation
Requirements Management
Engineering Design Process
Interpersonal Communications
Product Lifecycle Management
Model Based Systems Engineering
Electromagnetic Interference And Compatibility (EMC/EMI)

## Description

Equities
Metadata
Mentorship
Market Data
Web Services
Google Earth
Phenomenology
Remote Sensing
Ad Hoc Analysis
Ancient History
Workflow Automation
Quantitative Analysis
ArcGIS (GIS Software)
R (Programming Language)
C++ (Programming Language)
Java (Programming Language)
Python (Programming Language)
Visual Basic (Programming Language)
Tableau (Business Intelligence Software)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), Leidos has an exciting opportunity for an Expert Level Exploitation Specialist/Imagery Scientist (SAR) - to join our team in Springfield, VA.

Our ideal candidate will be able to :

 * Conduct applied image processing and advanced analysis of radar imagery, including both literal image interpretation and non-literal analysis.
 * Support the development of analysis techniques of radar imagery for new signature and methodology development.
 * Collect data and perform data analysis.
 * Perform ad hoc analysis and present results in a clear manner.
 * Communicate complex quantitative analysis in a clear, precise and actionable manner using storytelling/visualization.
 * Create/deploy/maintain automated workflows and processing pipelines
 * Create/deploy/maintain tools to extract features, data, and metadata from a variety of sources.
 * Write/maintain Python scripts to improve efficiency of the production process.
 * Contribute to customer organization mentorship and training on related phenomenology, processing, tools, and tradecraft.
 * Collaborate with external mission partner organizations as needed to support customer mission & analytic goals., Microsoft Intune (Mobile Device Management Software)
+0
Research Technician
Actalent

Rockville, MD*On-Site

Biology
Research
Visionary
Innovation
Sanitation
Autoclaves
Animal Care
Coordinating
Laminar Flow
Animal Health
Record Keeping
Animal Science
Detail Oriented
Data Collection
Animal Husbandry
Computer Literacy
Agile Methodology
Fine Motor Skills
Biopharmaceuticals
Facility Operations
Veterinary Medicine
Biological Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Continuous Availability
Engineering Design Process
Standard Operating Procedure
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Ability To Distinguish Colors
Technical Procedure Compliance
Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
Irrigation (Landscaping And Agriculture)
American Association For Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Certification
+0
Systems Requirements Engineer
Actalent

Rockville, MD*Remote


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